A.R. Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, have announced their divorce after 29 years of marriage. They cited emotional strain in their relationship as the reason for their separation. The couple, who have three children, shared the news through Saira’s lawyer on November 19, 2024. Rahman described the split as “shattering” and thanked friends for respecting their privacy.
Today, Rahman’s son, Ameen shared a post on social media featuring a childhood photo of himself alongside a current picture of his father, asking, “So what is the difference? … other than age?”
Sharing the photo, Ameen penned a note, “My father is a legend, not just for his incredible contributions, but for the values, respect, and love he has earned over the years. It’s disheartening to see false and baseless rumors being spread. Let us all remember the importance of truth and respect when speaking about someone’s life and legacy. Please refrain from engaging in or spreading such misinformation. Let’s honor and preserve his dignity and the incredible impact he has had on all of us.”
A few days back, Ameen reshared his father’s post regarding divorce and wrote, ”We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding.”
A.R. Rahman once shared in an interview that his marriage to Saira Banu was arranged by his mother while he was busy with his work in the film industry. At the age of 29, he realized it was the right time to marry and asked his mother to find him a bride, as he was preoccupied with projects like ‘Rangeela’.